Double Bass Michael Brecker -- Seriously Ill

[Tbeers]

His daughter! I don't understand why she didn't donate from the beginning? What was the story?

She wasn't a full match. When they couldn't find an appropriate donor, they used her marrow, which I understand was a partial match.

It's great to see that Brecker is performing again, but I still worry about his health.... His battle probably isn't over yet.

 

[basmansam]

Quoted from Michaels website. Our prayers are with Michael.

"MAY 18, 2006 - In an effort to treat the pre-leukemic disease MDS, Michael was the recipient of an experimental blood stem cell transplant which did not work as hoped. While there is no longer any leukemia actively present, the prospect of the disease returning is both present and daunting. Michael is currently at home recuperating from various treatments and getting stronger. He is now able to play for brief intervals and is spending time with family and friends.
Our commitment to enlarging the pool of potential donors remains strong; thank you for your support."

http://www.michaelbrecker.com/

 

[Clay_Bass]

Just so you guys know. I was talking to Todd Coolman and he says a mutual friend of his and Michaels has been hanging out with michael lately. This guy apparently isnt one to exagerate. He says Michael has been listneing to a ton of bulgarian music and is recording a ton with the EWI, heres the killer part. Apparently this stuff is rediculous and Todd says its brand new **** and its gonna be the next thing. Pretty amazing considering where he was a month or two ago.